This interview with TheClassicalStation.org explores how Chaerin Kim built an unusually broad career as both pianist and harpist through study, competition, and teaching. She reflects on her education across South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and explains why a strong early foundation mattered so much to her development. The interview also covers her late turn toward the harp, her competition experiences, and the emotional difference between playing to win and playing to move listeners. For anyone curious about the musical profession, her comments on perseverance, mentorship, and teaching philosophy will prove invaluable.